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Senate roll call 45 · 96th Congress · Apr 24, 1979

To amend S. CON. RES. 22, an alternative congressional budget for the U.S. For fiscal years 1980-1982, by providing a balanced budget for fy 1980. (motion fai

On Apr 24, 1979, the Senate voted 23–67. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–45, Republicans 13–22, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
23
No
67
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 24, 1979

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 45 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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